9 Mind Blowing Google Apps You Must Use in 2019

The Google Play Store has more than 1 million apps available for smartphones of various specifications and sizes, running on the Android Operating System. For every popular app that you might use, like YouTube, Amazon or even Kindle, there are other under-rated apps and over-looked gems that you should give more attention.

However, not all the things are rosy with such Android apps. Surprisingly, you may expose to different kinds of online threats if you do not use a VPN to combat these threats.

In this scenario, role of a best Android VPN app comes in handy as it will allow you to circumvent numerous privacy risks while using these apps.

Whether you have bought a new Android device or using a current one, these following apps deserve to be installed on your smartphone.

Unfold (Free)

If you use Instagram, then this a great tool to create polished and slick looking stories. You have many sleek and elegant looking templates to choose from. The free version gets you 25 free templates along with 5 fonts as well, which are applicable on video and photo presentations. More are available with in-app purchases.

Automate (Free)

Apps like Tasker are not user-friendly, and therefore, you need Android apps like these which are easy to use. The app has more than 320 building blocks for various tasks, which can be arranged in a flowchart-like manner. If you need more than 39 building blocks, an in-app purchase of $2.99 is required.

Solid Explorer ($1.99)

There are various file explorers on Android which are mostly full of bloatware, but if you are willing to spend a little, then this is a great ad-free and bloat-free file explorer. It has drag-drop functionality, multi-tab and multi-pane interface and a lot more fantastic features.

Libby (Free)

If you like reading books, then this should be your pick. After signing in and collecting your library card, you can browse through your digital ebook collection. This app is like a digital public library for all the avid readers out there.

Google Arts & Culture (Free)

This app will help you get up-close and personal with the world’s greatest art masterpieces, from various museums all around the world. This app will offer you VR tours of museums, in-depth stories about artists, their works, etcetera. You can browse works by artists, colour, time period or explore a full museum. You can also look up details about the museum.

Fabulous (Free)

While there are many fitness apps out there, this app helps in upgrading your body and mind. It helps you reach goals like losing weight, get better sleep or aid in improving your concentration, etcetera. It helps in simple exercises, scheduling activities along with notifications and much more.

Podcast & Radio Addict (Free)

This app is one of the best options when it comes to free podcast and radio app. It has auto-download and auto-delete feature. You can find individual shows and even search for new trending shows as well. It also supports YouTube channels, audiobooks, video podcasts, etcetera.

Signal (Free)

Signal is a free messaging and voice call app – like WhatsApp but without the snooping of Facebook. You can send texts, videos, do group chats and a lot more. It has won accolades from Edward Snowden and other privacy advocates.

Nord VPN

With the government spying increasing in 2019, using a VPN is a must. This is the best Android VPN app and the most reputed VPN service in the market. You can use the free 7-day trial and afterwards opt for a year-on-year plan. You can read the Nord VPN review as well.

Solid Explorer ($1.99)

There are various file explorers on Android which are mostly full of bloatware, but if you are willing to spend a little, then this is a great ad-free and bloat-free file explorer. It has drag-drop functionality, multi-tab and multi-pane interface and a lot more fantastic features.

Libby (Free)

If you like reading books, then this should be your pick. After signing in and collecting your library card, you can browse through your digital e-book collection. This app is like a digital public library for all the avid readers out there.

Google Arts & Culture (Free)

This app will help you get up-close and personal with the world’s greatest art masterpieces, from various museums all around the world. This app will offer you VR tours of museums, in-depth stories about artists, their works, and etcetera. You can browse works by artists, color, time period or explore a full museum. You can also look up details about the museum.

Fabulous (Free)

While there are many fitness apps out there, this app helps in upgrading your body and mind. It helps you reach goals like losing weight, get better sleep or aid in improving your concentration, etcetera. It helps in simple exercises, scheduling activities along with notifications and much more.

Podcast & Radio Addict (Free)

This app is one of the best options when it comes to free podcast and radio app. It has auto-download and auto-delete feature. You can find individual shows and even search for new trending shows as well. It also supports YouTube channels, audiobooks, video podcasts and etcetera.

Signal (Free)

Signal is a free messaging and voice call app – like WhatsApp but without the snooping of Facebook. You can send texts, videos, do group chats and a lot more. It has won accolades from Edward Snowden and other privacy advocates.

Akhil is the Editor-in-chief of AndroidHits. He is a skilled technology writer and widely-read journalist. Skilled technology writer and widely-read journalist. Social media Influencer, FB India Media Partner. Managing multiple news portals and writing for many. Google Hall Of Fame award winner. Youth Icon of the year - Government of Kerala 2018.